5 Decorating Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) (Real Simple Tips, Thursday)

By Emily Hsieh Not sure why your room doesn’t look quite right? If you’re pairing your standard seven-foot sofa with a teeny three-by-five-foot rug, the small rug could be throwing off the balance in your living room. Or, if you’re lining furniture along the walls in an attempt to maximize space, it could be making the room look more cramped than it is.